Description
Sinfully delicious chocolate toffee chex mix delivers irresistible sweet and crunchy goodness in every handful. Salty-sweet crunch and rich chocolate coating make this snack impossible to resist, ensuring you’ll devour the entire batch in one sitting.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 12.8 ounces (363 grams) Rice or Corn Chex Cereal
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (440 grams) dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) light corn syrup
Nuts and Crunchy Elements:
- 3 cups (360 grams) assorted nuts (pecans, almonds, peanuts)
- 3 cups (120 grams) pretzel thins (or mini knots)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Arrange two oven racks at center positions and preheat to 250°F. Cover baking sheets with aluminum foil and coat generously with cooking spray.
- Mix Chex cereal, nuts, and pretzels together in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry base.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, then incorporate brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir continuously until mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Allow toffee mixture to bubble vigorously for exactly 2 minutes, then immediately remove from heat source.
- Introduce vanilla extract and baking soda, whisking rapidly until the toffee transforms into a light, foamy consistency.
- Gently cascade hot toffee over cereal mixture, carefully folding to ensure comprehensive and even coating. Exercise caution due to extreme temperature.
- Distribute the toffee-coated mixture across prepared baking sheets in thin, consistent layers. Bake for 30-55 minutes, rotating and stirring every 15 minutes to guarantee uniform crispness.
- Once removed from oven, continuously stir mixture while cooling to prevent clumping. Transfer to serving container and enjoy the crunchy, sweet treat.
Notes
- Quickly coat the Chex mixture with toffee using a gentle folding technique to ensure even distribution without breaking the delicate cereal pieces.
- Experiment with different nut combinations like almonds, pecans, or cashews to customize the flavor profile and add personal flair to the recipe.
- Use parchment paper instead of foil for easier cleanup and prevent potential sticking of the toffee mixture during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular pretzels with gluten-free pretzels and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (or 55 minutes)
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg